Verses on the Behavior of Sufis (recto and verso), folio from a manuscript of the Gulistan by Sa'di
ManuscriptsPersian17th-18th century

Verses on the Behavior of Sufis (recto and verso), folio from a manuscript of the Gulistan by Sa'di

17th-18th century

Classification
Manuscripts
Medium
Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper
Culture
Persian
Century
17th-18th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

27.2 x 17.5 cm (10 11/16 x 6 7/8 in.)

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